Common threads in eukaryotic circadian systems

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Dunlap, JC [1 ]
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[1] Dartmouth Med Sch, Dept Biochem, Hanover, NH 03755 USA
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10.1016/S0959-437X(98)80109-3
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Within the past 18 months, common regulatory patterns have emerged among eukaryotic circadian systems - extending from fungi through to mammals. Heterodimeric complexes of PAS-domain-containing transcription factors play positive roles in clack-associated feedback loops, and classic clock proteins like FREQUENCY (FRQ), PERIOD (PER), and TIMELESS (TIM) appear as negative elements. Post-transcriptional control governs the amount and type of FRQ and makes the clock responsive to temperature.
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